Amgen plans to acquire oncology specialist Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a deal valued at $10.4 billion overall. Under the acquisition agreement, announced Sunday evening, Amgen will purchase all of the outstanding shares of Onyx at $125 per share in cash. Net of estimated Onyx cash, the purchase
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched divalproex sodium extended-release tablets, an anti-seizure medication, in the U.S. market after receiving approval from the Food and Drug Administration.
Mylan Inc. has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its supplemental Abbreviated New Drug Application (sANDA) providing bioequivalence study results for bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (300 mg).
Althos Pharma LLC has released Magnitria, which the company said is the first powder-form of magnesium citrate supplement available without a prescription in the United States.
Yoplait is rolling out its new Go-GURT Protein yogurt for children to stores in select markets this month. The General Mills yogurt brand said Wednesday that each tube of Go-GURT Protein has 5 grams of protein per 2.25-ounce serving, two times the protein of the leading kids’ yogurt.
MedActive Oral Pharmaceuticals LLC announced that five MedActive Oral Relief Brands have received one- and two-star ratings from Hamacher Resource Group Inc., a retail health care research and marketing firm.
TheraPearl LLC has earned a spot on the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing companies. Daniel Baumwald, president of TheraPearl, said the maker of hot/cold therapy products received a congratulatory letter from Inc.
B’iota Botanical Laboratories is slated to extend its line for thinning hair with two products.
PepsiCo has begun airing a new Pepsi Max television commercial to support its latest gaming campaign for the brand, which includes a consumer sweepstakes.
Generic drug maker Lannett Co. has extended its distribution agreement with Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals Inc. Lannett said Monday that the new pact extends for five years the contract that was slated to expire in March 2014. Under the agreement, Lannett will be the exclusive U.S.
Rick LaBerge has joined Mars Chocolate North America as vice president of sales.
PharmaLink Inc. has rolled out Encore, its next-generation software platform for handling inventory preparation and processing of pharmacy returns.
Rimmel London has launched Show Off Lip Lacquer, touted as a breakthrough lacquer formula with pure color pigments that deliver bold, saturated colour and intense mirror-like shine. Show Off Lip Lacquer is making its debut at Walgreens.
MeadWestvaco (MWV) Corp. has introduced Shellpak Renew with Optilock technology, which the company called the smallest, child-resistant adherence medication packaging on the market.
Goody is slated to roll out a new line of athletic-inspired hair accessories, dubbed the Goody Athletique Collection. The company said Thursday that the lightweight, breathable headwraps feature moisture-wicking fabric to pull sweat away and keep the wearer cool.
LiceGuard has begun a special promotion in leading drug chain for the back-to-school season to boost awareness its flagship RobiComb product, a lice-zapping comb.
